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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,034.76, 31,553.86 and 6,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,034.76, 31,553.86 and 6,994.28 is: 10,491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,034.76 : 31,553.86 = 6,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,034.76/31,553.86 = 6,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,034.76x = 31,553.86 × 6,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,034.76x = 220,696,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,696,531.92/21,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.99

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